Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 286

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we journey back to where epic doom metal truly found its voice as we take a deep dive into Candlemass' legendary debut, Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. Released in 1986, this monumental album redefined heavy music with its crushing riffs, haunting atmosphere, and timeless songwriting, laying the foundation for generations of doom bands that followed.

Plus, there's a massive bonus for Mastodon fans! We spin two brand-new singles from the band's forthcoming album Marrow Deep, due for release on 28 August 2026. It's your chance to hear the next chapter from one of modern metal's most innovative and influential acts before the full album drops.

From the birth of epic doom to the future of progressive sludge metal, Episode 286 is packed with monumental riffs, towering melodies, and everything that makes heavy music unforgettable.

Heavy Metal Tones – where the classics meet the future of metal.

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Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 285

50 Years of Punk 1976–2026 – Part 6

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, the 50 Years of Punk series rolls on as we revisit one of the most explosive albums ever committed to vinyl—Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols.

Originally featured 235 episodes ago, this episode returns because it deserves its place in this landmark series. More than just an album review, it's a look back at the record that challenged the establishment, rewrote the rules of rock music, and became the blueprint for generations of punk bands that followed.

A quick note to listeners: thanks to a winter sore throat (and perhaps a little too much shouting at the World Cup!), my voice wasn't up to recording a brand-new episode this week. Rather than miss a week, I've brought back this classic episode, which fits perfectly into the ongoing punk retrospective.

Thanks for sticking with me, and don't worry—my normal voice will be back very soon.

Heavy Metal Tones – celebrating 50 years of Punk, one classic album at a time.

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Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 284: Three Female Warriors of Metal

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we're celebrating three of the most powerful women in heavy metal with a special three-interview spectacular.

Joining the show is the legendary Tarja Turunen, whose unmistakable voice helped define symphonic metal before launching an acclaimed solo career. We also welcome Amanda Maldonado (Lamia) - Vindicta, one of metal's rising forces, discussing her journey, music and what's next. Rounding out the lineup is Prika Amaral, the driving force behind Brazil's extreme metal pioneers Nervosa, sharing stories from the frontlines of thrash and death metal.

Three incredible artists. Three unique stories. One episode packed with passion, perseverance and pure metal power.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to carve out a place in one of the world's heaviest genres, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Heavy Metal Tones – where the music is loud, the stories are real, and metal has no boundaries.

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From the groundbreaking concert recordings of the 1970s through to today's digital-era releases, I take you on a condensed journey through the evolution of the live album, exploring how they've captured legendary performances, defined careers, and become essential listening for generations of metal fans.

I'll also count down five of my favourite live metal albums released in the last 10 years—modern classics that prove the live album is still very much alive and kicking.

Plus, in this week's new music spotlight, crank up a track from Quebec traditional heavy metal warriors Legion Of Decadence, delivering classic riffs, soaring melodies and old-school metal spirit from one of Canada's finest underground acts.

Whether you're a lifelong live album collector or looking for your next concert recording to blast through the speakers, Episode 282 has something for every metalhead.

This weeks featured band Legion Of Decadence

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This week on Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 282, we dive headfirst into Killing Joke’s towering 1994 epic Pandemonium. After years of experimentation and reinvention, Jaz Coleman and company returned with an album that fused crushing industrial grooves, tribal rhythms, apocalyptic atmosphere, and some of the heaviest riffs of the decade.

From the seismic title track to the hypnotic power of Millennium and the haunting intensity of Jana, we explore why Pandemonium became a landmark release that influenced everyone from industrial metal acts to alternative heavyweights. We’ll also look at how the album captured the chaos, spirituality, and end-of-century paranoia that made Killing Joke one of the most unique bands in heavy music.

If you like your metal dark, intelligent, and utterly uncompromising, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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The journey through 50 years of punk continues as we arrive at one of the movement's most fascinating crossroads – where punk attitude collided with art school experimentation. This week, we're diving into the debut album from Adam and the Ants, Dirk Wears White Sox, a record that helped push punk beyond three chords and rebellion into bold new creative territory.

Released in 1979, Dirk Wears White Sox blended punk energy with post-punk innovation, angular guitars, dark themes, and an unmistakable sense of style, becoming a landmark release of the era and a key influence on the emerging post-punk scene.

Join me as I explore this groundbreaking album track by track, examining how Adam Ant and company transformed punk's raw foundations into something artistic, theatrical, and completely unique. Before the pirate costumes and chart-topping hits, there was Dirk Wears White Sox—a strange, stylish, and essential chapter in punk history.

All this and plenty of great music on Heavy Metal Tones!

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This week on Heavy Metal Tones we dive into one of the most important and groundbreaking albums of the late '80s – Vivid, the stunning debut from Living Colour. Released in 1988, Vivid smashed through musical boundaries, blending hard rock, metal, funk, soul and social commentary into a sound that was completely its own. The album launched the band into the spotlight, reaching the Top 10 in the US and delivering the Grammy-winning anthem Cult of Personality.

Join me as I revisit this masterpiece track by track, exploring the incredible guitar work of Vernon Reid, the powerhouse vocals of Corey Glover, and the band's fearless approach to tackling social and political issues through music. From Cult of Personality and Open Letter (To a Landlord) to Glamour Boys, we'll examine why Vivid remains as relevant and electrifying today as it was nearly four decades ago.

If you've only ever heard the hits, prepare to discover why Vivid is regarded as a landmark album in heavy music history. Turn it up loud and join me for Episode 280 of Heavy Metal Tones!

Here are the tracks that I found very influential at this point in the 80's

Living Colour Cult Of Personality

https://youtu.be/7xxgRUyzgs0?si=p4yqluWT9LoyeYid

Grand Master Flash and the furious 5 (White Lines)

https://youtu.be/DwRXI-y6M9o?si=CyTljkgOl1MEmstB

Prince Sign O The Times

https://youtu.be/8EdxM72EZ94?si=_UaZNTxnZaJScnJ7

Eric Clapton Behind The Mask

https://youtu.be/IQAfclLn9iY?si=cPoKZOFTzojhJwFK

Marillion Bside Tux On

https://youtu.be/r3lmQA297vQ?si=Erg3rsKIG9K6ZW0z

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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I sit down with two of the most captivating voices in modern Nordic music, Sylvaineand Eivør, as they prepare to bring their unique sounds to Australian audiences. (Note that this tour was March 2026)

We discuss their upcoming Australian tour, the creative forces behind their music, and how they blend elements of folk, atmospheric soundscapes, metal, and emotion into something truly unforgettable. From the icy landscapes that inspire their art to the challenges and rewards of performing across the world, this is a fascinating conversation with two artists who continue to push musical boundaries.

Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering their music for the first time, join me for an in-depth look at the worlds of Sylvaine and Eivør, along with a selection of music showcasing why both artists have become such compelling and respected voices on the international stage.

Only on Heavy Metal Tones.

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